Jon P.
The success of HABcore’s program is truly illustrated by the success of our residents. The story of Jon P.’s career in the US Army after leaving HABcore demonstrates the value of the supportive services offered.
Before Jon came to us, he slept on an open porch. With care and guidance from the HABcore staff, he enrolled in classes at the community college and began to make long-term plans. Jon decided the Army offered the best job training and enlisted last fall. He is now a trained communications specialist serving in Iraq.
Before Jon came to us, he slept on an open porch. With care and guidance from the HABcore staff, he enrolled in classes at the community college and began to make long-term plans. Jon decided the Army offered the best job training and enlisted last fall. He is now a trained communications specialist serving in Iraq.
Charles R.
For 13 months, the Coffey Residence was a lot cheerier and a LOT less quiet thanks to the residence of Charles R.
Charles was 19 when he came to HABcore with grandiose ideas about becoming a rap star or a great chef. We encouraged his growth, but reminded him that he needed to focus on small steps and small successes before he could make his first million.
Charles was 19 when he came to HABcore with grandiose ideas about becoming a rap star or a great chef. We encouraged his growth, but reminded him that he needed to focus on small steps and small successes before he could make his first million.
Jason S.
When Jason arrived at HABcore from the Fort Monmouth Shelter, he didn't know his mother or father; he only had occasional contact with an aunt in East Orange.
Jason was diagnosed with schizophrenia, depression, narcolepsy and obesity. He participated in the Guiding Light Program and, with the help and encouragement of the Coffey Residence staff, Jason earned his high school diploma from adult high school. At graduation, Jason said he felt his first real sense of accomplishment. Rather than see it fly away, HABcore’s management staff encouraged Jason to enroll in Brookdale Community College.
Jason was diagnosed with schizophrenia, depression, narcolepsy and obesity. He participated in the Guiding Light Program and, with the help and encouragement of the Coffey Residence staff, Jason earned his high school diploma from adult high school. At graduation, Jason said he felt his first real sense of accomplishment. Rather than see it fly away, HABcore’s management staff encouraged Jason to enroll in Brookdale Community College.
Daphne W.
Daphne lived at our independent Keansburg apartments. She graduated from Brookdale Community College in June 2006. She left us at the end of August to begin working in the Walt Disney World internship program in Orlando, Florida.
Internal Job Training Program
The Internal Job Training Program was started as a pilot program in July of 2005 at The Laurel House in Asbury Park. It has already produced some success stories; four from our first group of interns are now part-time employees of HABcore. They provide floating coverage for staff.